This resolution commemorates the enactment of Title IX and celebrates the significant contributions women and girls have made in education and athletics as a result of the landmark law.
Lisa McClain
Representative
MI-9
This resolution commemorates the enactment of Title IX and celebrates the profound contributions women and girls have made in education and athletics since its passage. It recognizes Title IX as the foundation for equal opportunities, highlighting the massive increase in female participation in sports and education. Ultimately, the resolution honors the achievements of women and reaffirms support for fair and equal competition.
Congress Celebrates Title IX's 52nd Anniversary, Highlights 1,000% Jump in Girls' Sports Participation
This resolution isn't about changing the law; it's about taking a moment to celebrate one of the most effective pieces of civil rights legislation passed in the last half-century: Title IX. Enacted on June 23, 1972, Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or educational program that receives federal funding. This resolution serves as Congress's official 'thank you' note, recognizing the massive, tangible impact the law has had on women and girls in education and athletics.
The Scorecard: How Title IX Changed the Game
For those of us who grew up post-1972, it’s easy to forget what the landscape looked like before Title IX. This resolution spells out the change with hard numbers. Since the law passed, the number of girls playing high school sports has skyrocketed by more than 1,000 percent. Think about that: it went from roughly 1 in 27 girls participating in school sports to nearly 2 in 5 today. These aren’t just participation trophies; these are millions of young women gaining access to teamwork, scholarships, and leadership skills that carry over into every career field.
Beyond the Field: Education and Career Pathways
The impact isn’t limited to the track or the court. The resolution acknowledges that Title IX has been the foundation for equal educational opportunity, opening doors for women in fields traditionally dominated by men, from science and technology to business and politics. For the busy professional aged 25-45, this means that the opportunities you or your daughters have—whether it’s accessing advanced STEM classes or securing a college scholarship—were fundamentally secured by this legislation. The resolution celebrates the fact that over 1 billion women have participated in college sports since Title IX became law, directly linking athletic participation to broader professional success.
Protecting the Playing Field
Crucially, the resolution affirms that the House supports protecting the rights of female athletes to ensure they can always compete on a playing field that is fair and equal. While this is a commemorative resolution and doesn't introduce new rules or funding, it reinforces the legislative commitment to the core principles of Title IX. It’s a statement that Congress recognizes the value of the law and the need to maintain its integrity for future generations of students and athletes. This resolution is purely celebratory and recognition-based, carrying no new mandates or costs, simply acknowledging a major milestone in American equality.